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I get this, and actually had an episode last night that lasted for about 30 minutes. I had an EGD last April which showed a Hiatal Hernia and erosive esophogitis. I was placed on Prevacid 30mg, then dropped to 15mg per day about a year ago. Things in the digestive area were definately getting better. Then, insurance stopped wanting to pay for Prevacid, so I've been inbetween samples of Nexium, Aciphex, and Prilosec until the doctor's authorization kicks in and I get back on Prevacid. I mention being inbetween meds as the cause of my "attack". It manifests itself as a slight burning at the base of my sternum, and then a burning, almost stabbing pain in the upper part of my back between the shoulder blades and a little bit on either side of my neck. I can't sit when I get reflux like that.........I have to stand with my hands on or over my head until it subsides. Afterwards, my back is sore for a couple of days (some say from the acid causing soft tissue damage). I also have had an ultrasound of my gallbladder to rule that out. I've done alot of checking around and alot of people get heartburn this way from time to time. Also, during an attack like this, I only get minimum relief from an OTC antacid. Hope this helps

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I'm 15, and for the last 3/4 days I have been having stabbing like pains on the right side of my head, mainly when I first wake up or stand up! I am a worrier and tend to think of extreme things and make myself worried even more, I am going to the doctors tomorrow but I am afraid they will just give me pain killers. Leigh.
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Dear Leigh;
We hope your doctor was able to explain the pains and help you. Before prescribing medications, doctors should diagnose what the pains are if at all possible. You don't mention how long these pains last. If they're only seconds long, they might be ice pick headaches. You can find more information in Ice Pick Headaches - The Basics .
If your doctor isn’t able to help you, it may well be time to consult a Migraine and headache specialist. It’s important to note that neurologists aren’t necessarily Migraine and headache specialists

Definition Low back pain refers to a shooting or stabbing pain felt in your lower back. You may also have back stiffness, decreased movement of the lower back, and difficulty standing straight. Acute back pain lasts from a few days to a few weeks. See also: Low back pain - chronic Sciatica Alternative Names Backache; Low back pain; Lumbar pain; Pain - back; Acute back pain; Back pain - new; Back pain - short-term Causes, incidence, and risk factors If you are like most people, you will have at least one backache in your life. While such pain or discomfort can happen anywhere in your back, the most common area affected is your low back. This is because the low back supports most of your body's weight. Low back pain is the number two reason that Americans see their doctor -- second only to colds and flus. Many back-related injuries happen at work. But you can change that. There are many things you can do to lower your chances of getting back pain. You'll usually first feel back pain just after you...

Alternative Names
Back pain - nonspecific
Symptoms
Low back pain
Pain in any part of the back
Pain may radiate to the buttocks or upper leg(s)
Signs and tests
A physical examination focused on the back, the abdomen, and the extremities may confirm back pain or muscle spasm , but the examination does not reveal a specific cause (such as a herniated disk) or any neurological problem (such as weakness or change in sensation).
X-rays of the spine are usually normal. Further work-up may include a CT scan or MRI of the spine .

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